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Here are the latest news updates from the United Arab Emirates:

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  1. UAE and Israel sign historic normalization agreement: The UAE and Israel have signed a historic normalization agreement, marking a significant shift in the Middle East's diplomatic landscape. The agreement was signed at a ceremony in Washington D.C. and was witnessed by US President Donald Trump. (Source: The National)
  2. Dubai's economy grows 2.1% in Q2: The Dubai economy grew 2.1% in the second quarter of 2020, driven by a rebound in the real estate and tourism sectors. The emirate's GDP reached AED 342 billion (USD 93 billion) in Q2. (Source: Gulf News)
  3. Abu Dhabi's ADNOC signs deal with Indian oil company: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a deal with Indian oil company, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), to supply crude oil to India. The deal is worth USD 1.5 billion. (Source: Zawya)

Business

  1. Dubai's property market shows signs of recovery: Dubai's property market is showing signs of recovery, with prices and rents stabilizing in the second quarter of 2020. The emirate's real estate sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Property Weekly)
  2. UAE's non-oil private sector grows in August: The UAE's non-oil private sector grew in August, driven by a rebound in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 54.6 in August, up from 53.4 in July. (Source: Emirates NBD)
  3. Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to cut jobs: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of Abu Dhabi, is set to cut jobs as part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. The airline has been struggling financially in recent years. (Source: The National)

Sports

  1. UAE's Al Jazira wins Arabian Gulf Cup: Al Jazira, a football club from the UAE, has won the Arabian Gulf Cup, defeating Al Ain 2-1 in the final. The tournament was held in Kuwait. (Source: Gulf News)
  2. Dubai's Dubai Tennis Championships cancelled: The Dubai Tennis Championships, a major tennis tournament, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was scheduled to take place in February 2021. (Source: The National)

Health

  1. UAE reports 1,144 new COVID-19 cases: The UAE has reported 1,144 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 74,444. The country has also reported 12 new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 394. (Source: WAM)
  2. Abu Dhabi introduces new COVID-19 testing protocol: Abu Dhabi has introduced a new COVID-19 testing protocol, which requires all residents and visitors to undergo a PCR test before entering the emirate. The protocol aims to reduce the spread of the virus. (Source: The National)